fly into

verb

flew into; flown into; flying into; flies into
: to be overcome by (sudden extreme emotion)
He flew into a rage.
They flew into a panic.

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Simply swiping with a feather duster can send particles flying into the air and onto surrounding furniture. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Many visitors fly into the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport before driving. Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 When flying into Schengen, Lo Bue-Said recommends making your way to the checkpoint as quickly as possible. Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where World Cup fever sends one West Coast reporter flying into the air during a Mexico watch party. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly into

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“Fly into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20into. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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